The Revised VW Phaeton

Honestly, the flagship Volkswagen Phaeton sedan never became a huge hit in this category dominated by other premium sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus LS, and the Audi A8. Now, things are going to change when the aging Volkswagen Phaeton entered its new phase, that is, a minor facelift that will shape things up for this flagship of Volkswagen.

The only thing changed on the Phaeton's front view is the grille based on Volkswagen's design DNA by Walter De Silva. However, this new trademark grille was not quite a fitting for the Phaeton, but it shows off its straight character, giving it some sporty aura within reach. What has not changed in the revised VW Phaeton is the interior, it is still plain in the eyes of an executive, but still, it carries various features that fits royalty beyond quality. Once you sit inside, hospitality comes standard for the new Phaeton.

Under the hood, the Phaeton comes with either an entry-level 3.6 V6 engine, 4.2 V8 engine, or the top end 6.0 W12 engine. It also comes with the 3.0 V6, TDI engine that can be quite possibly a valuable diesel option for this premium sedan.

The Phaeton minor change comes with a wide variety of enhancements that suits well for the driver. First, there is Dynamic Light Assist that is an adaptive front lighting system that allows its lamps to turn where the steering wheel turns. Next, there is automatic distance regulation with front and side assist that keeps your driving on track for enhanced safety. Try experimenting with various features that suits the Phaeton's needs while taking a stroll in the famous European landmarks.

My thoughts about the Phaeton:
Most countries do not enjoy very much about the Volkswagen Phaeton, except China, where it enjoyed such success among Chinese executives. Just do not expect to see this facelift coming to the Philippines, when PGA Cars has a chance to return the Volkswagen brand soon.

The Phaeton is quite possibly a not-so-fun-to-drive in the eyes of a car aficionado, but the interior is a true fit for royalty, even if you are managed to spend 7 million pesos for this ride. The New Phaeton comes with either a 4-seater or a 5-seater variant, depending on which people can sit inside the VW Phaeton. If you were a politician, a business tycoon, an heir of a wealthy family, or a godfather of a mafia, you would think twice before taking a gander on the Phaeton's minor change.

Peugeot 308 GTi

It seems that the GTi's past is finally returned to scare its European rivals and show which hot hatch is built for deterrence. When Renault successfully returned the Gordini name and use the Renault Twingo Renault Sport and recently facelifted Clio (known in Japan as the Lutecia) Renault Sport for their Gordini spin-offs, Peugeot decided to revive the GTi (please note that it is Peugeot's GTi naming, not Volkswagen's) name via the high-performance version of the hard-hitting blockbuster from Europe, the Peugeot 308.

Destined to be locked-on by its rivals such as the SEAT Ibiza FR, Volkswagen Golf GTi, and the Renault Clio/Lutecia GT, the 308 GTi is not merely a cruise missile launched by the French Army but it has a heart of an officier subalterne (French for Junior Officer) which makes it a formidable choice among amateurs. With the base price of 26,900 Euros, which is pricier than the Renault Clio/Lutecia GT but affordable than the Volkswagen Golf GTi, how else can you expect more from this hot hatch built for excitement? To make it simple, the 308 GTi is powered with the standard turbocharged 1.6L, 200 PS, THP engine that covers the top speed of 237km/h and the split time of 7.7 seconds on a 0-100km run. Compare these stats with the Renault Clio/Lutecia GT and the 308 GTi say "you're such a loser" to its rival. The 308 GTi comes with a standard 6-speed manual transmission.

My thoughts about the 308 GTi:
Some things that were once disappeared may reborn in various forms. The GTi naming for Peugeot is finally reborn but not just in a form of an eccentric reason, but a reason to fight back in this economy. With this 308 GTi, this hot hatch is merely a good deterrent in the streets of Europe. It is merely to be known as "the return of the myth" since the GTi naming is back. With the JDM Civic Type R Sedan's disappearance, and the Type R Euro remains for one more chance, the 308 GTi can be a fair rival against the Honda Civic Type R Euro. It is not just made for fun, it is made for passion, if I do say so myself.

About Last Friday....

Last Friday's episode of Bubble Gang was a huge laugh-out with some gag who's pervert and slap it on his/her face, a doctor consulting with the high-blood patient, unlucky man, a drawing gets personal, TV shopping, recognized people, millionaire's club, killer surgeon, some pretty boy, and get this, another one of Yaya and Angelina's misfits in "Ang Spoiled". In this episode, Yaya babysits a baby while the baby's mother is away.

That's right. She said it all, "YOU'RE SUCH A LOSER!" LOL

Gotten myself jolly seeing these two appeared again on Bubble Gang!

WEE!!

Which sorbetes is better to buy at your grocery outlets?

Selecta Pinoy Sorbetes

Nestle Ice Cream Sorbetes

If my memory serves me correctly, these two spark a rivalry on which "Sorbetes in packs" are tasty, affordable, and fun for the whole family.

You probably saw the Pinoy Sorbetes commercial with Michael V from GMA's Bubble Gang. With the coconut milk added on these "sorbetes", it releases a real flavor that no other sorbetes ever tasted before. I'm sure I haven't tasted these yet, but believe me, this is the most delicious sorbetes you can't find it on the "sorbetero" roaming around the streets.

With Pokwang taking the lead as the TV commercial's image character, Nestle Ice Cream Sorbetes comes in different "sorbetes" flavors; tsoko peanut, ube, and keso. It costs P100, but not much fun to taste than Selecta Pinoy Sorbetes. It's a cheap buy but how can I say when I taste it?

Makes me wonder which of these two are "masarap" for the entire Filipino family, but you'll see....

Mayoi Neko Overrun Character CD Series

Nyaa! The feline fun of Mayoi Neko Overrun comes in four character CDs, courtesy of Geneon Universal Entertainment, each with their own version of the Mayoi Neko Overrun opening song, Happy New Nyaa, their own character song, and their own message to the listeners who had fun watching this fur-tastic anime about three girls in their feline-packed gags and humor.

Character CD #1 will lead by Fumino Serizawa (CV: Kanae Ito)


Character CD #2 will lead by Chise Umenomori (CV: Yuka Iguchi)


Character CD #3 will lead by Nozomi Kiriya (CV: Ayana Taketatsu)


Character CD #4 will lead by Otome Tsuzuki (CV: Satomi Sato)


My Comment: The character song, the different version of the Mayoi Neko Overrun opening theme, and their own messages to the fans will send them straight to the Stray Cats for their own personal tastes. Four Mayoi Neko Overrun Character CDs will render the fans go meow, or in Japanese, NYAAAN!!! If you have these four cat-related stuff, put those where they belong, in your anime music collection, nyan! Naughty girls are coming because there's more than meets the cat's eye!

Subaru Impreza XV

ack in 1995, Subaru released the crossover version of the first-generation Impreza, known as the Impreza Gravel EX (Express) that combines the ruggedness of the sport utility vehicle and the quality of a sports car. However, in 1997, it was discontinued, in favor of Subaru's first SUV, the Forester.

Subaru Impreza XV

This year, the rebirth of the Gravel EX is now in the form of the hatchback version of the Impreza, giving the unique attributes of a SUV and the sports car at the same time, suited for the down-to-earth adventurers. This crossover Impreza is named the Impreza XV.

Previewed at the Geneva Motor Show since March and now on sale in the Japanese market, the Impreza XV is the newest addition from the Impreza family, ranging from the hatchback, Anesis sedan, WRX STi hatchback, and the soon-to-be-released WRX STi sedan (coming next month). If you managed to come to the XV's exterior, it is familiar from the USDM Impreza Outback Sport, except the front grille that is almost similar to the latest BR9F Legacy Outback crossover. It also sports a roof rail and a side clothing to bring out its SUV look on this fresh new comer.

Two available engines are available for the Impreza XV, including the fuel efficient, approved for Japan car tax laws, 1.5L boxer engine that has a clean 17.6km/L of fuel economy. With this fuel economy, it will make the Mitsubishi RVR declare surrender, but not well enough to outclass the fuel efficiency of the Nissan Juke, even with the optional 2.0L boxer engine. When equipped with Subaru's trademark Symmetrical AWD, the Impreza XV can take you further from rain to shine, almost.

My thoughts about the Impreza XV:
To battle the Mitsubishi Outlander, you need the Subaru Forester for this operation. If you want to pick fights against the Mitsubishi RVR and the Nissan Juke, consider using the Impreza XV because this crossover version is a worthy contender to these rivals. The rebirth of the Gravel Express is quite obviously a topic regarding the release of the new Impreza XV, but how can the new XV suit enough for the adventurous drivers? Find out when you get behind the wheel of this active crossover.

Photo: Fuji Heavy Industries

The first recorded Lexus LFA crash in world history - WHAT THE FUDGE?!

Just what the fudge is going on around here? Just when we thought the Lexus LFA, coming soon worldwide, wows us with its majestic V10 performance, here's something that yells JDM fans "Anong nangyari?" or what happened?

First Lexus LFA crash in world history

Spotted in Germany, a prototype Lexus LFA crashed a BMW, with the result of the death of the chief test driver of Toyota Motor Corporation. We are not sure if that chief test driver was (cue the Semblance of Dualism music please) Hiromu Naruse, the man who hones our favorite Toyota sports cars.

This is surely to be the world's first LFA crash in world history, surely most Toyota fans will remember the Hiromu Naruse name in memory. Sniff... You won't regret how brutal is this crash but this is surely to be the biggest disaster of deterrence.

Without Naruse-sama, will the "FT-86 project" continue on? Would Toyota survive in the brink of the worldwide recall disaster?!

Ugh! Hope loyalists will try to spare their beloved Japanese car brand if they can. 

Read the article at:

http://www.examiner.com/x-8811-Detroit-Autos-Examiner~y2010m6d23-Lexus-LFA-onroad-testing-leaves-2-dead-2-injured

Best to cue the MGS4 Love Theme if we had time.... and leave it to the authorities to find out case to case.